Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 833: Cherokee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 833 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Cherokee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption. Primary sponsor: Jordan Ridley (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Mandi Ballinger, Jan Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the adjusted base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Mandi Ballinger | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper